Nova Bar and Grill 5H££In a quiet corner close to MarbleArch, Nova Bar and Grill is 30seconds from Oxford Street butfeels like a million miles away.A calming, peaceful retreat,Nova Bar and Grill is a light-filled,laid-back spot to enjoy Britishcooking or afternoon tea.Cuisine: Seasonal Britishradissonedwardian.com/sussex Marble ArchJust St James7K£££Just St James is one of the toprestaurants in <strong>London</strong>. Set overthree floors it has amazing bars,inspired British cooking usingthe finest seasonal produce, andfantastic party space. Situatedin the heart of St James’s, justoff Piccadilly.Cuisine: Modern BritishMax group size: Up to 450 dining/800 receptionContact: Eamonn Clarke, Event Managerjuststjames.com Green ParkPalm Court7J££Palm Court is at the heart of theSheraton Park Lane Hotel. Inaddition to offering traditionalafternoon English tea, it is the place‘to see and be seen’ in Mayfair,and boasts an enticing menu, fineChampagne, cognac, caviar, cigarsand lively music.Cuisine: Continental & Afternoon Teasheraton.com/parklane Green Park/Hyde Park CornerPescatori4K££Pescatori has been part of theCharlotte Street restaurant scenefor over 45 years. It is an ideal placefor business lunches or a relaxed,informal evening out and offersItalian-style fish and seafood. Highquality ingredients are constantlybeing sourced for your enjoyment.Cuisine: Seafoodpescatori.co.uk Goodge StreetALSO AT: Green ParkPetrichor7K££Definition: the scent of rain onearth after a dry spell arising fromthe yellow organic oil that yieldsthe scent. Petrichor is committedto sustainability and targets 100per cent sustainable sourcing ofingredients with a commitmentto support local British farmsand producers. This commitment,coupled with rosette-level cookingskills and the highest standards ofcustomer service, offers an exquisitedining experience in the centreof <strong>London</strong>.Cuisine: Modern BritishMax group size: 80Contact: Moses Solomon, Food andBeverage Managerthecavendishlondon.com Green Park/Piccadilly CircusRockwell7L££A variety of tastes, flavours anddishes allow diners to savour anumber of different courses tomaximise the dining experience ofmodern Mediterranean tapas. Withits unrivalled selection of bourbonsand a sophisticated menu, Rockwelloffers an environment for laid-backdrinking and dining.Cuisine: Mediterraneanhilton.co.uk/trafalgar/ Charing Cross Piccadilly CircusSpaghetti House9K£Close to Buckingham Palace andWestminster Cathedral. Open Mon-Sat 12.00-23.00. Spaghetti Househas been satisfying <strong>London</strong>ers andfriends from around the UK formany years. A small group of familyrunrestaurants, aiming to give alltheir customers a good meal anda good time.Cuisine: ItalianContact: Jose Fernandes, Managerspaghettihouse.co.uk/ VictoriaALSO AT: Bond StreetTamarind Restaurant£££This Michelin-starred Indianrestaurant provides a classiccombination of indisputableknowledge, unique experienceand tradition that holds worldwiderecognition. The restaurant offersguests a sophisticated fine diningexperience, with effortlesslycharming staff, discreet serviceand tantalising food that few cancompete with.Cuisine: Indiantamarindrestaurant.com Green Park7JTiger Green Brasserie 7J££Relax in the Tiger Green Brasserie’sanimal-print chairs at the Hilton<strong>London</strong> Green Park hotel and enjoycontemporary international cuisine.With separate dining areas andconservatory space, this <strong>London</strong>Green Park restaurant is popularwith guests and locals for businessand pleasure.Cuisine: InternationalContact: Paul Bremen,Food & Beverage Managerhilton.co.uk/greenpark Green ParkWest End/Soho/Oxford Street/Piccadilly Circusbelowzero restaurant 6K+ lounge£belowzero restaurant + lounge islocated on bustling, vibrant HeddonStreet in the former wine vaultsfor the British monarchy. Home tothe famous ABSOLUT ICEBAR,belowzero serves a fantasticmodern European tapas-style menuand is the perfect place to enjoygreat cocktails and fine food withexcellent service in comfortable,atmospheric surroundings.Cuisine: Modern Europeanbelowzerolondon.com Oxford Circus/Piccadilly CircusBentley’s Oyster Bar 6Kand Grill££Bentley’s Oyster Bar and Grillfirst opened its doors in 1916in the same beautiful Victorianbuilding it occupies today, and hasnow become an iconic <strong>London</strong>restaurant, serving more oystersthan any other in the UK.Cuisine: British/Irish, Seafood/ShellfishMax group size: 60 seated/100 standingContact: Valerie Morrison, Events,Sales & Marketing Managerbentleys.org Piccadilly Circus/Green ParkCarnaby Restaurants 5K£ – £££In the heart of the West End, justoff Regent Street, Carnaby is fullof great places to eat and drink.There is a selection of independentrestaurants, cafés, bars and pubswith cuisine from around the worldincluding Thai, American, Korean,French, Spanish and classic British.Cuisine: International – variousContact: Kay Copeland, Sister PRcarnaby.co.uk Oxford Circus/Piccadilly Circus70 visitlondon.com/trade
Citrus Restaurant 7J£A stylish and casual restaurantfeaturing fresh modern Italiancuisine. The Head Chef, FlorianSuhsmann, creates menus thatcombine the best of traditionalItalian dishes with moderntechniques and flavours. Therestaurant has leafy views acrossGreen Park and alfresco diningduring the summer months.Cuisine: Italiancitrusrestaurant.co.uk Green Park/Hyde Park CornerCocoon6K££ – £££Cocoon, situated on Regent Street,is one of <strong>London</strong>’s leadingpan-Asian restaurants. With itsaward-winning design andmuch-coveted cuisine, Cocoonprovides the perfect location forprivate hire. The restaurant featuressix interlocking cocoons, one privatedining room, two sushi bars and twococktail lounges, making it flexiblefor events for up to 400 people.Cuisine: Pan-AsianMax group size: 400Contact: Kamran Dehdashti,Events Managercocoon-restaurants.com Piccadilly CircusThe Delhi Brasserie 5L£This authentic Indian restaurant ofelegance and distinction has theservices of one of the most highlyacclaimed Indian chefs in <strong>London</strong>,renowned for his mouthwateringTandoori chickens. He uses hisunique, special blend of spices andyogurt to marinate tender, youngchickens before cooking them in acharcoal oven.Cuisine: Indiandelhibrasserie.com Leicester Square/Tottenham Court RoadGalileo’s Locanda Toscana 6L££Galileo’s adheres to the fundamentalprinciple that native Tuscancuisine should be simple, freshand seasonal; its mission is to useonly the finest-quality ingredients.Galileo’s is the perfect locationfor diners in <strong>London</strong> Theatrelandand Piccadilly.Cuisine: Italian/TuscanMax group size: 85Contact: Managergalileoslocanda.co.uk Piccadilly CircusGetti Jermyn Street 7K££For healthy, authentic Italian andMediterranean dining in theWest End, Getti restaurant onJermyn Street serves fresh,traditional and regional pasta, andlocal seafood recipes from Sicily andSardinia. Ideal for theatre dining,business lunches or a familymeal near Mayfair.Cuisine: ItalianMax group size: 50Contact: Managergetti.com Piccadilly CircusThe Hamleys Café 6K££Enjoy a tasty lunch, brunch orafternoon tea in the magical settingof the world’s most famous toy shop.The Hamleys Café provides a menufor both adults and their little people,with traditional favourite fun food aswell as healthy options.Cuisine: BritishMax group size: 150Contact: Angela Lincoln, Managerhamleys.com Oxford Circus/Piccadilly CircusImli Restaurant5L£Created by the team behindTamarind, Imli stems from anexcellent family tree, serving Indiantapas-style food at affordable prices.Located in the heart of Soho, Imli isideal for pre and post-theatre dinner,or just popping in for a quick biteany time of the day. Open every day12.00-23.00.Cuisine: Indianimli.co.uk Tottenham Court Road/Oxford CircusLa Porte des Indes 5G£££Discover a new gastronomic worldwhen you enter La Porte des Indes,a stunning venue spread over twolevels, resplendent with palm treesand exotic flowers, serving Indiancuisine with a difference.Cuisine: Modern IndianMax group size: 700Contact: Sherin Alexander-Mody,General Managerpilondon.net Marble ArchThe Landau4J£££The Landau combines style andglamour with stunning interiors.Under Head Chef Andrew Turner,the new restaurant at The Langham,<strong>London</strong> offers a contemporaryEuropean menu combining the verybest of British ingredients with someintriguing twists.Cuisine: Modern EuropeanMax group size: 16Contact: Franco Becci,Restaurant Managerthelandau.com Oxford CircusMasala Zone Soho 5K£A casual dining Indian restauranttwo minutes’ walk from OxfordCircus and Carnaby Street. Indianstreet food, regional curriesincluding vegetarian and Indiangrills can all be found on the menu.Expect to pay £12 for lunch and£15 for dinner. No reservationsnecessary for less than 10 people.Cuisine: IndianContact: Ranjit Mathranimasalazone.com Oxford CircusMint Leaf Restaurant 7L££A refreshingly different Indianrestaurant: the food is elegant andinspiring, with new takes on classicdishes. Also offers one of thelongest enticing bars in the capital,where you can sink into comfortablesofas as you indulge yourself withmany exotic cocktails from aroundthe world.Cuisine: IndianContact: Gerard McCannmintleafrestaurant.com/ Charing Cross Piccadilly CircusPlanet Hollywood 6L££Hollywood has come to theHaymarket – Planet Hollywoodopened its doors at its new locationon the Haymarket in June 2009.Themed areas include a Cabanaroom, Bond room and Best ofBritish room.Cuisine: AmericanMax group size: 250. Group menusavailable on request, please contact theSales department for more informationContact: Phil Sherrington, Head ofSales and Marketingplanethollywoodlondon.com Piccadilly CircusRitz Restaurant7K£££The magnificent Ritz Restaurantis one of the most beautiful diningrooms in the world, and leaves anindelible impression on all whodine there. A superb blend ofclassical cuisine with contemporaryinfluences and legendary servicehas made The Ritz one of the mostsought-after places to dine.Cuisine: BritishContact: Food and Beverage Officetheritzlondon.com Green ParkSt Christopher’s5HPlace Restaurants££St Christopher’s Place offers oneof the largest concentrations ofpavement dining in <strong>London</strong>. Thewide choice of cuisines rangesfrom Italian, Spanish and French toJapanese and Lebanese, or visitorscan opt for a traditional pub lunch.The restaurants are all within ashort distance of each other, nearthe West End shops, offering anexcellent choice of surroundings.Cuisine: International – variousContact: Margaret Newman,General Managerstchristophersplace.com Bond StreetFOOD & DRINKTravel Trade Guide 71